Luke 14:7
New International Version
7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table,(A) he told them this parable:
Luke 14:7
New King James Version
Take the Lowly Place
7 So He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them:
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Luke 14:7
English Standard Version
The Parable of the Wedding Feast
7 Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed (A)how they chose the places of honor, saying to them,
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Luke 14:7
New English Translation
On Seeking Seats of Honor
7 Then[a] when Jesus[b] noticed how the guests[c] chose the places of honor,[d] he told them a parable. He said to them,
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- Luke 14:7 tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
- Luke 14:7 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Luke 14:7 tn Grk “those who were invited.”
- Luke 14:7 tn Or “the best places.” The “places of honor” at the meal would be those closest to the host.
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